NETGEAR FVS318 Installation Manual
Cable/dsl prosafe vpn firewall
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- Page 1 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall MODEL FVS318 Installation Guide Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com...
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Page 2: Technical Support
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Page 3: Installation Overview
LNK /AC T Model FVS318 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall Thank you for purchasing a NETGEAR FVS318 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall. A firewall is a special type of router that incorporates features for network security. With this firewall you can have secure Internet access through a high-speed DSL or cable modem and share the single modem with several computers. -
Page 4: What's In The Box
FVS318 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall • AC power adapter • Ethernet patch cable • FVS318 Resource CD, including a full Reference Manual and Installation Assistant. • FVS318 Installation Guide (this document) • Warranty and registration card • Support information card If you don’t have everything listed above, see the support information card for contact... - Page 5 Gather Configuration Information for Your Working Connection to the Internet Before installing the FVS318 firewall, you should have an external DSL or cable Note: If you have a cable modem with an Ethernet port set up and modem, you will have a cable working with one computer.
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Page 6: Connection Information
Connection information Later in the setup process you’ll need to configure the firewall to work with your network. A Setup Wizard is available to help you through this procedure. Alternatively, you can configure the firewall yourself using information that you can get from your computer or your ISP about your current Internet connection. - Page 7 Host and Domain Names Some ISPs use a specific host or domain name—like jsmith or earthlink.net. If you haven’t been given specific information about host or domain names then use the following examples as a guide: • If your main e-mail account with your ISP is aaa@yyy.com, then use aaa as your host name.
- Page 8 DSL or cable modem to your firewall since this may be a special cable even though it Model FVS318 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall looks like other LAN cables. 2. Remove this cable from the computer and insert that end into the Internet port on the rear panel of the firewall.
- Page 9 Check the setup • The Test light turns on for a few seconds and then goes off. Note: If the Test light remains on for more than one minute, go to Troubleshooting on page 13. • The Power and Internet Link lights should be lit. •...
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Page 10: Windows Operating System
Configure the Computer to Work with the Firewall and Restart the Network Next, you make sure that the computer can interact with the firewall. To do this, you configure the TCP/IP settings on the computer and then restart the network. How you do this depends on your computer. -
Page 11: Macintosh Operating System
Macintosh Operating System Mac OS ® 8.6 or 9.x 1. Choose Control Panels >TCP/IP from the Apple menu. 2. If not already selected, select Ethernet in the Connect via list. 3. Select Using DHCP Server in the Configure list. 4. Click the close box. 5. - Page 12 Test the Connection 1. Click the Test button on the Basic Settings page. This should open a new browser window and take you to NETGEAR’s Web site (www.NETGEAR.com). Note: If NETGEAR’s Web site doesn’t appear, go to Troubleshooting on page 13.
- Page 13 Note: If you have more than 8 computers or devices to connect to this firewall, you must connect them to a hub or switch (such as the NETGEAR 8-port Fast Ethernet Switch) and then connect the hub or switch to the firewall. By using hubs or switches, you may connect up to 253 computers to the firewall.
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Page 14: Optional Configurations
Resource CD. VPN Connections To configure VPN connections to the FVS318 Cable/DSL ProSafe VPN Firewall, refer to the VPN chapter of the Reference Manual which can be found on the Resource CD. Get other manuals https://www.bkmanuals.com... -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
Make sure the power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If it’s in a power strip, make sure the power strip is turned on. • Make sure you are using the correct NETGEAR power adapter supplied with your firewall. Test light doesn’t turn off After you plug in the power adapter, the Test light should turn on and then, after approximately 10 seconds, turn off. - Page 16 192.168.0.254. Your firewall might not be able to obtain an IP address from the ISP. 1. Start your browser, type the address for an external site (like www.NETGEAR.com), and press Enter (Windows) or Return (Macintosh). 2. Go to the firewall’s Settings pages by going to http://192.168.0.1.
- Page 17 Resetting TCP/IP Properties (Windows) If you’re on a Windows computer and are still having problems, you may try the following procedure before contacting technical support. Windows 98/Me 1. Click the Start button and then click Run. 2. Type winipcfg, and then click OK. 3.
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Page 18: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of Terms You’ll find a more extensive glossary in the Reference Manual on the FVS318 Resource CD. A twisted pair cable that meets specified requirements for high-speed Category 5 (CAT5): networking. A server that matches Internet names (such as Domain Name System (DNS) server: www.netgear.com) to numeric IP addresses. -
Page 19: Environmental Specifications
Firewall System Requirements To use the firewall in your network you must have: • Cable or DSL modem • Working Internet service • Ethernet network card (NIC) or built-in networking for each computer • Network software (Windows, Mac OS, Linux) •... - Page 20 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
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